Crypto bill nears Senate vote with key amendments

Senators have proposed several important amendments ahead of the historic final vote on a bill aimed at reforming the crypto market, as the Senate Agriculture Committee prepares to advance the legislation through its committee stage. 

With logistical hurdles, such as severe weather, mostly cleared and some of the bill’s more contentious provisions removed, the legislation appears poised to pass Thursday’s committee vote with little disruption.

However, other provisions on ethics, consumer protection, governance, and national security could continue to shape the bill’s path as lawmakers begin discussions on whether to send it to the full Senate. There are a few recent surprises: the Senate Agriculture Committee’s markup of…

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